ULTIMATE CATERING LLC
400 NW 2 AVE, Miami FL 33128 · 3055276853
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in reach in cooler in hallway storage area, 2 containers of cooked chicken stored with date makes of 11/22/2023. Advised employee to discard expired items.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container with cook oil.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed raw pork on top of pre table. Operator stored inside hand wash sink.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage container blocked hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter and kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Located near elevator.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal containers with utensil in water at 80°f near coffee machine. Operator discarded the water solution.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw hamburger patty located reach in cooler front counter area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over plastic containers with pickled, sour cream. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Observed in reach in cooler in hallway storage area, 2 containers of raw chicken stored with date makes on 10-04-24. Advised employee to discard expired items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator food was stored yesterday reach in cooler in disrepair temperature reached at 50°f. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator food was stored two days ago reach in cooler in disrepair temperature reached at 50°f. See stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in cooler in hallway storage area, 2 containers of raw chicken stored with no date markers. According to the operator the meal was done more than 24 hours.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in hallway reach in cooler in disrepair.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed Plastic containers with cook oil stored directly on floor located next to oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in hallway storage 2 reach in coolers no ambient thermometer.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed in hallway storage area 2 reach in coolers unlocked with access to customers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter, a container of butter at butter (71F - Cold Holding). Advised employee to place in ice bath.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area grease build up on ceiling.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at front counter, refrigerator storage units in disrepair and soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at front counter and open bottle of water near prep area. Employee discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at front counter prep area employee headphones stored on prep counter near panini press. Employee placed in locker area.
Food stored on floor. Observed in hallway storage closet, 3 boxes of coffee, 2 buckets of seasoning, bag of rice all stored on floor. Observed in front counter lobby area, plastic bottles of water stored on floor under counter. Advised manger of proper storage to be 6 inches above floor.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed in hallway storage area 2 reach in coolers unlocked with access to customers.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (89F - Cold Holding) located front counter area. As per operator less than two hours. Manager store inside reach in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front counter area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe employee coffee cups on front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Plastic containers with cook oil.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front counter area.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.
Nov 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler at hallway storage area, raw beef stored over ready to eat sliced turkey. Observed in reach in cooler at hallway storage area raw chicken stored over container of mayonnaise. Employee stored in proper order.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in reach in cooler in hallway storage area, 2 containers of cooked chicken stored with date makes of 11/22/2023. Advised employee to discard expired items.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at front counter shelled eggs stored with temperature of shelled eggs (57F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter, a container of butter at butter (71F - Cold Holding). Advised employee to place in ice bath.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler in hallway storage area, 2 containers of cooked chicken stored with date makes of 11/22/2023. Advised employee to discard expired items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at coffee station milk for coffee (97F - Hot Holding); Employee reheated milk for coffee (166F - Reheating)
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees on duty with no certified food manager present at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees hired: Zenaida Zorrilla 9/2023 and Lourdes Garcia 09/2022 with no food handler certificate.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in lobby area reach in coolers, containers of tuna salad, turkey wraps, Caesar salads and ham wraps prepared 11/29/23 as per employee, not date mark. Manger placed correct date on each container.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area grease build up on ceiling.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at front counter, refrigerator storage units in disrepair and soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at front counter and open bottle of water near prep area. Employee discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at front counter prep area employee headphones stored on prep counter near panini press. Employee placed in locker area.
Food stored on floor. Observed in hallway storage closet, 3 boxes of coffee, 2 buckets of seasoning, bag of rice all stored on floor. Observed in front counter lobby area, plastic bottles of water stored on floor under counter. Advised manger of proper storage to be 6 inches above floor.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in hallway storage area boxes of single serve cups stored on floor.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled wiping clothes stored in not in use holding unit fridges at front counter prep area.
Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter, container of sugar uncovered. Employee to place lid over container.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in hallway storage closet, raw chicken and raw burgers stored on shelves as per manger for 30 minutes to thaw. Manager removed and placed into reach in cooler to properly thaw.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed in hallway storage area 2 reach in coolers unlocked with access to customers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.